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MT55 XRK

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

154,378 mi
Last recorded154,378 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 XRK
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 154,378 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 153,351 miles

Front inner wings corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear crossmember heavily corroded

vehicle floor and sills heavily repaired

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 25 Mar 2025 153,351 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear sections of main brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front inner wings corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear crossmember heavily corroded

vehicle floor and sills heavily repaired

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Apr 2024 149,531 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Removable 3rd row seats not fitted - Seat belts not tested ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body and chassis, signs of corrosion and covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 149,522 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both registration plate lamps not working with the lens missing on the N/S (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Removable 3rd row seats not fitted - Seat belts not tested ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body and chassis, signs of corrosion and covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 146,314 miles

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Lower chassis covered in underseal

Lower underbody covered in underseal

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads appear to be getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor exhaust leak rear tailpipe section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 146,314 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Lower chassis covered in underseal

Lower underbody covered in underseal

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads appear to be getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 143,073 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under body under sealed

Fail 23 Nov 2021 143,073 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear cross member/chassis heavily corroded

under body under sealed

Pass 4 Dec 2020 134,988 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mains at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear nearside and offside chassis heavily corroded and rear cross member

Fail 2 Dec 2020 134,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis affecting rear tie bar/radias arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside & offside chassis and crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mains at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 122,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

inner sills corroded

under body under sealed

Fail 12 Dec 2019 122,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

inner sills corroded

under body under sealed

Pass 24 Nov 2018 113,777 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2018 113,777 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 106,759 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 100,801 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 100,744 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 94,497 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 94,497 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 88,350 miles

Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 81,268 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 72,062 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 72,062 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 62,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 54,300 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 46,089 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 36,031 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Toyota Land Cruiser?

Based on 446,391 MOT tests across 36,084 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
6,776
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
36,084
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,265
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,714
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,304
Registration plate lamp not working 6,249
position lamp(s) not working 5,976
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MT55 XRK is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 97,408 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Land Cruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 10,265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MT55 XRK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Land Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MT55 XRK is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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